Bill proposes new employee verification system

The New Employee Verification Act proposes to replace the Homeland Security Department’s current E-Verify system, which began as a voluntary pilot program 10 years ago.

HR Pushes Alternative to E-VerifyUnder the legislation, known as "The New Employee Verification Act," job applicants will visit contractors who would confirm identities through background checks and, if employers choose, through biometric data as well.

Economy serves up an unhappy meal
Last year, Illinois lawmakers passed a law barring employers in that state from using E-Verify, the federal online program that checks employment eligibility... Meanwhile, Arizona legislators passed the employer-sanctions law that virtually requires using E-Verify.

Order to screen worker IDs sparks debate Order to screen illegal
Minnesota recently mandated that thousands of the major state contractors use E-Verify - the federal employment verification system.

Kansas opens debate on illegal immigration
Legislators agree that Kansas employers shouldn't hire illegal immigrants, but they disagree over how the state should punish violators.